Laurelwood Portland Roast Espresso Stout

Portland Roast Espresso Stout, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

An excellent stout from Laurelwood (one of my favorite brewpubs is their NW 23rd place). A smooth and malty beer with a wonderful roasted taste that helps wash away the sleet and rain (and hail) that I rode through today.

Yummy!

Alameda El Torero IPA

El Torero IPA, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A nice and hoppy - without being crazy hoppy - IPA from Alameda.

ABV: 7.2%

HUB Cross Town Pale Ale

HUB Cross Town Pale Ale, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Another delicious beer from the folks at HUB.

ABV: 5.3%

Roots Island Red

Island Red, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A smooth and creamy amber ale full of oats and barley and even some hoppy goodness. I'd love to try this on nitro.

ABV: 5.6%

New Old Lompoc Batch 69 Baltic Porter

Batch 69 Baltic Porter, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A sweet malty beer that goes really well with chocolate!
ABV: 7.7%

HUB Secession Black IPA

Secession Black IPA, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

With this Black IPA, I could taste a strong malty presence with a malt backdrop. Good stuff!
ABV: 6.5%

Widmer W'10 Pitch Black IPA

W'10 Pitch Black IPA, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Interesting.

But I'm not really I see (taste) the IPA here. I can certainly taste the malt and barley, and I think it's delicious - I just don't really taste any hops, the trademark IPA taste.

Whatever. It's good!

ABV: 6.5%